Vulnerability Leaves iPhones and iPads open to Fake App Attack
It has been discovered by security
researchers that there is a vulnerability in ipads and iphones that
allows attackers to install fake which replace real ones.
A mobile security company{fire eye}, said the problem, which it calls "Masquerade
Attack," allows attackers to gain access to enormous amounts of personal
information.
In a video demonstration of the attack,
an iPhone was sent a email containing a URL link to install a new version of the "Flappy Bird"
game. When the user clicked the link, the iPhone asked the user to confirm
installation of the game, but once the user clicks on the confirmation link, what was actually
downloaded and installed was a compromised version of the Gmail app.read more>>
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